The Sea Kayak Georgia School of Coastal Kayaking sponsors watersports education and growth opportunities throughout the year. As a celebration of progress we offer symposia to bring together students and coaches from around the world. Opportunities to network through learning and growth challenges abound in our spectacular coastal environment. This network has seen lifelong friendships develop, students reach new levels and coaching careers transformed. We invite you to join us on beautiful Tybee Island to experience one of our symposiums and become part of the Sea Kayak Georgia family.
Sea Kayak Georgia Skills Symposium & Ocean Gathering October 20-23, 2019
Touring Jam and Rough Water Session October 25 & 26
You are Invited! Sea Kayak Georgia Skills Symposium and Ocean Gathering and
Rough Water Session with Nigel Dennis and Eila Wilkinson
October 19, Saturday: NDK SKUK Demo Day and Student Greeting & Student Registration Day
October 20-23 Sunday through Thursday: Sea Kayak Georgia Skills Symposium
October 25-26 Saturday and Sunday Rough Water Training and Camping at Little Tybee
Sea Kayak Georgia Style Skills Development Courses for All levels
BCU 3 Star Sea Trainings and Assessments
BCU 4 Star Sea Leader Training & Assessment
Ocean Paddling Skills Development
Confirmed Coaches: Nigel Dennis, Eila Wilkinson, Peter Jones, Axel Schoevers, Dale Williams, Danny Mongno, Todd Bishop, Marsha Henson, Ronnie Kemp
Lets Paddle!
Please join us for the annual Sea Kayak Georgia Skills Symposium, held on Tybee Island, Georgia. We invite you to come enjoy the Atlanic ocean and estuary venue that we treasure. We are pleased to offer British Canoe Union (BCU) courses and specialized skills training courses developed by Sea Kayak Georgia and some of the world’s leading kayakers. You may choose to follow the BCU courses and progression or you may follow the skills development courses or a bit of both. Our focus is to deliver world class training, assessment and paddlesport opportunity for all students attending. Courses are available for all skill levels and everyone is invited.
Courses are conducted from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm daily. Full day courses allow the student to immerse themselves in the skills progression each course offers. The coach comes to know the student’s strengths, weaknesses and goals, the student can get comfortable with the coach. We believe this promotes better learning opportunity with real long term success for the student.
Evening presentations are given by different coaches starting anywhere from 6 to 7:30 depending on the day’s activities. One evening we will have an oyster roast at Sea Kayak Georgia, you can sign up for the oysters at the time you register for the symposium. Dinner meetups and presentations allow students and coaches to get to know each other in a social setting.
The information below offers most of the details, we are happy to answer questions, help you plan, and receive your registration by phone: 912 786 8732.
Registration:
To register, give us a call, 912 786 8732. That way, you’ll get the most up-to-date list of what courses are available and we can discuss what you will need for your classes. The registration form gives you all the details. We recommend printing out the registration form, filling it out with your choices, and then giving us a call. Bring your registration form with you so you can confirm courses as you check in for the symposium. In order to secure your reservation we will take a 20% non refundable deposit the day you make your reservation, between sixty and thirty days prior to the symposium the balance will be charged. Please read the cancellation policy below.
Information for those who have registered.
Full Week:
October 20-23, 4 days of training $660
$10.00 event t shirt
Touring Jam & Rough Water Session
October 20 & 21, $300
Ala Carte:
If you can’t come for the whole week, we invite you to go ala carte: $175 per day
$20.00 ala carte event t shirt
Kayak Rental:
A limited number of boats are available for rent on first come, first served basis.
Plastic kayaks cost $160 for all days or a la carte $55 per day.
Fiberglass kayaks cost $300 for all days or $90 per day.
Cancellation Policy:
Right up front, this has to be pretty strict. We’re flying a great many top level coaches to Georgia. We also have a limited number of slots, determined by the instructor-to-student ratios. We’re committed to the coaches, the airlines and the lodging, regardless of how the weather or any given assessment turns out. Therefore, no refunds will be given for any imaginable reason, including hurricanes, or unexpected delays in progression. Because of this, we strongly recommend that you purchase trip insurance.
Lodging Info:
Check out the coolest cottage rentals on the island at www.mermaidcottages.com.
River’s End Campground on Tybee Island has tent and RV sites and cabins sleeping up to four.
Hotel Tybee: please give them a call to discuss ocean view and pool side rooms.
All Tybee Island accommodations can be viewed at Visit Tybee.
Meals:
Our annual Oyster Roast will be held on Monday evening, the cost is $25 and reservations are required no later than October 10. The Oyster Roast is Sea Kayak Georgia style, we shuck steamed oysters until they run out. Don’t expect anything fancy, other than oysters. This is an amazing way to really feel the local culture. If you don’t know how, we’ll show you. Students may make reservations for guests who wish to join them. All Oyster Roast reservations must be received in advance so that we can reserve the amount of oysters to be harvested.
We will meet at local restaurants to sample local island cuisine. Students will be responsible for their own food and drink.
North Beach Bar and Grill and Tybee Island Social Club are likely meet up spots, stay posted for details.
Paddlers will be responsible for their own breakfast and lunch. There is a small grocery store, Tybee Market, on the island, and larger grocery stores 10 miles inland on Wilmington Island. Whole Foods on Victory Drive (Hwy 80) approximately 18 miles away. There are also a number of restaurants on Tybee.
Evening Presentations:
Several evenings we will have one or several guest speakers to share their kayaking adventures from around the world. These presentations are included with registration. Presentations start at 7:30ish generally unless we meet up for dinner after and then it will start around 6:30. Times will be listed in the shop during the symposium.
Getting Here:
Tybee Island lies approximately 20 minutes east of Savannah, Georgia, at the end of US Highway 80. By car, take I-95 to I-16, follow I-16 until it ends on Montgomery Street, take first right onto Liberty Street, travel east to East Broad Street, turn left, then turn right at second light onto President Street. President Street (Islands Expressway) merges with Highway 80 East at Whitemarsh Island. Continue east approximately 10 miles to Tybee Island. Sea Kayak Georgia is on the right about 1.5 miles past the Lazaretto Creek Bridge (1102 Highway 80.) The Savannah International Airport is about 30 miles west of Tybee and the Amtrak station is about 20 miles inland near downtown Savannah.
Parking Passes:
Tybee Island has machines for purchasing parking passes at all parking areas. You can use the parking pass machines if you arrive early or stay after the symposium. We will offer parking passes for symposium dates at a reduced rate that can be purchased at Sea Kayak Georgia upon arrival. These passes will only be good for the dates printed on the pass. Please plan to purchase your parking pass with cash. Paddlers will be responsible for any parking tickets they incur.
To register or ask questions, please call us at 912-786-8732, or email us at info@seakayakgeorgia.com.
October 20-23, 2019
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Pick one course per day, all courses are from 10:00am until 4:00pm
BCU Course Descriptions are from: Canoe England
Registration Form - please print and fill out a copy for your records & to bring with you. Call to reserve your classes
Information for registered participants - after signing up this will help in checking in and around the island
Confirmed Coaches: Nigel Dennis, Eila Wilkinson, Peter Jones, Axel Schoevers, Dale Williams, Danny Mongno, Todd Bishop, Marsha Henson, Ronnie Kemp
Saturday, October 19
Demo Day 1:00 pm-3:00 pm Inlet Beach (where all classes will meet during the week) featuring:
•SKUK Nigel Dennis Kayaks: Join Nigel Dennis for an afternoon clinic, boat demo, and fit philosophy session featuring the line of Nigel Dennis Kayaks from Sea Kayaking UK, many SKUK NDK boats available for purchase and accepting custom orders for spring delivery.
•Bishop Stand Up Paddle Boards will be available to try with some fun and games to get you relaxed. Bishop Boards available for sale and accepting orders for delivery during the week.
Rolling Demo with Dubside on the Beach
Bring your blanket and beach chair come and visit by the shore, bring your gear to try the boats, we will also have paddles and equipment on the beach for demo purposes.
Symposium Registration 10am until 5pm at Sea Kayak Georgia shop. Our full service shop will have gear and accessories that you can use throughout your visit, call ahead to pre order gear for pickup during the week.
Sunday, October 20
BCU courses:
3 Star Sea Training Day 1
Coastal Navigation and Tidal Planning
ACA courses:
Level 3 SUP Surf
Skills Development Courses:
Strokes Progression
Rolling, Bracing and Skulling with Dubside
Sea Kayak Surfing & Rough Water Technique & Finesse Development with Dale Williams
Rough Water Discovery
Sea Kayak Surf Progression Day 1 with Danny Mongno
Sea Kayak Surfing Intermediate
Evening Presentation:
Monday, October 21
BCU courses:
3 Star Sea Training Day 2
4 Star Sea Leader Training Day 1
ACA courses:
Level 3 SUP Surf
Skills Development Courses:
Combinations and Stroke Blending
Rolling, Bracing and Skulling with Dubside
Sea Kayak Surf Progression Day 2 with Danny Mongno
Sea Kayak Surfing Intermediate & Advanced
Rescues at Sea & Rough Water Incident Management
The Triangle and Beyond
Oyster Roast SKG Style at Sea Kayak Georgia, by reservation
Evening Presentation:
Tuesday, October 22
BCU courses:
4 Star Sea Leader Training Day 2
4 Star Sea Leader Assessment Day 1
ACA courses:
Level 3 SUP Surf
Skills Development Courses:
Rolling, Bracing and Skulling with Dubside
Living on the Edge for Boat Control
Surf & Rough Water Intermediate “2 Day Circuit” Day 1
Sea Kayak Surfing
Dinner Meetup: North Beach Bar and Grill
Wednesday, October 23
BCU courses:
3 Star Sea Assessment
4 Star Sea Leader Assessment Day 2 PRACTICE STUDENTS NEEDED
ACA courses:
Level 3 SUP Surf
Skills Development Courses:
Incident Management & Rescue scenarios Protected Water
Rolling, Bracing and Skulling
Surf & Rough Water Intermediate “2 Day Circuit” Day 2
The Triangle and Beyond
Exploration Series
Dinner Meetup: Tybee Island Social Club
Friday, October 25 & Saturday, October 26
Rough Water Session and Touring Jam with Nigel Dennis and Eila Wilkinson
October 26 Dinner Meetup: AJ’s Dockside Restaurant
Rolling with Dubside
Rolling for Euro bladers and Greenland stickers alike. Rolling is an essential skill in Greenland, the roll was taught first, as a survival tool. Rolling with your core and using the body’s natural ability to float is an integral part of the Greenlandic method of rolling. The focus is on technique and not power. Come explore a full range of techniques with the world renowned Dubside. You will develop increased confidence to remain in your kayak under even the most difficult conditions. Basic through advanced braces, rolls, and strokes will be offered each day. This extended day class will be tailored to match each participant’s goals, and is designed to accommodate all skill levels. This class is relevant for those with no roll, an inconsistent roll or those wishing to add as many rolls as possible to their repertoire. Take one class as it fits your schedule, or join in daily for a complete progression.
Strokes Progression Two Day Course
Wanting to refine your strokes and really get into the specifics of technique? Try this course to build upon forward, reverse, sweep by adding bow rudders, stern rudders and draw strokes. Tune up in this class and take your skills to the next level. This course is great for getting coach’s perspective before an assessment. Expect to delve into the technical aspects of your strokes.
Living on the Edge for Boat Control
Develop a new relationship with your boat. This course brings edging your kayak to the forefront: how to do it, when to do it, why to do it. Fun exercises help to get you comfortable and lead to better balance. Connect edging to the broader picture of excellent boat control. See how adding edging to your strokes changes everything. Get a broader picture of how your boat, body and the paddle work together on and in the water. Start adding dimension to your kayaking with this fun course.
Combinations and Stroke Blending Session
Challenge the skills you have by taking strokes refinement to the next level and connecting them with fluidity, grace and style. Combination skills to be developed on the water: cadence, balance, precision, flexibility, upper/lower body separation, paddle dexterity, intuitive movement, paddle angle and depth. This session is great fun, give your brain a workout learning subtleties of changing blade angle skills and perhaps practice a rescue or two as you try new combinations.
Exploration Series: Estuary
Have you been to the Symposium a number of times and not really been out of the Back River or beyond the Triangle? The Exploration Series Estuary is offered for those who have had enough intense training for the week and want to get on the water and practice, but also chill out. Join our noted expedition paddlers and local naturalists and explore the area taking some of the lesser travelled cuts and backwater passages. We’ll go down to the south end of Little Tybee for lunch and then paddle back through the estuary to one of the Back River landings. The Estuary series will stay in protected water combining skills refinement, natural history and the Tybee way of slowing down.
Incident Management & Rescue Scenarios Protected Water
What do you do when things start to go wrong and the domino effect is taking place? Learn how to handle situations when things are going less than perfect. We will work on scenarios that the students sort out during the day. The training will focus on role playing. Scenarios will take place in the tidal estuary. Tow systems are suggested. If you have been wanting to practice and learn new rescues this is the course. We’ll cover every self and assisted rescue out there and let everyone have a chance to practice.
Sea Kayak Surf Progression Day 1 & 2 with Danny Mongno
Over the course of 2 days, we will SLOWY work our way into the surf zone and beyond. Often times the excitement, adrenaline and well deserved nervousness of the surf inhibits out ability to perform in our kayak, at the level we know we most certainly could, if on the quiet flat-water we usually paddle on. In this class we will start with core boat and body control, From then we will work our way into the surf zone and with time and confidence, onto surfing waves. Prerequisite for this class include, the stamina to paddle at a moderate pace for 6 miles, comfort in being rescued after a swim, a double bulkheaded, 14 minimum touring kayak, paddling clothing to withstand long immersion in the water and a helmet.
Intro to Surfing “Headgames”
Get rough water ready , let’s stretch out the mind and body with a day of skill refinement. Lets look at fine tuning braces, low brace turns, stern rudders, sprinting forward. Morning will build from body and boat timing to bracing and post lunch we will work on some rescues and take and easy journey through some bumpy water to see what is going on and how we feel. Roll not necessary. Must have a helmet.
Surf & Rough Water “2 Day Circuit”
Group communication is such a big part of growing your personal skills so in this new class we will maximize this by keeping the entire group, students and coaches, together for 2 days. Students should have strong beginner to mid range comfort and skills in rough water and the eagerness to work well with others. Skills will grow from launching and landing, group safety and rescues, to boat control in the surf zone all the way to surfing glassy waves and light leadership training. Must have helmet.
Sea Kayak Surfing I
An introduction to the skills needed to play safely in the surf, followed by a practice session in small waves. Included in this class, we cover how to take advantage of a following sea, setting up to land, riding the wave and the foam pile. Leaving the beach, stroke timing and basic tactics for dealing with on-coming waves are also covered. Must have helmet.
Sea Kayak Surfing II
Join this class if you have some rough water experience, but not much in the sea or breaking waves. Go beyond the basics and have your strokes, boat control and timing fine-tuned. You MUST have reliable roll to attend this course. Course will travel among breaks in the Triangle and possibly venture down the front of Little Tybee Island. Must have helmet.
Sea Kayak Surfing III
Join this class if you have experience in rough water, surf zone and you have a reliable roll in conditions. Here you can practice under coach supervision. Suitable for those who want to fine tune boat control and learn more about wave selection. Course will travel among breaks in the Triangle and down the front of Little Tybee Island. Must have helmet.
Sea Kayak Surfing & Rough Water Technique & Finesse Development
Join Dale Williams for this skills building course in surf and rough water. This class is not about looking for the biggest waves or the hardest water to handle. Spend the day in moderate surf and rough water developing and fine tuning already existing skills to gain finesse. Class is limited to 4 participants so please sign up early.
Dale’s classes are for those skilled paddlers with a reliable roll who are looking to fine tune higher level skills and enjoy the most challenging conditions.
Exploration Series: Ocean
Have you been to the Symposium a number of times and not really been out of the Back River or beyond the Triangle? We will launch from Inlet Avenue and paddle down the front of Little Tybee. We’ll have impromptu surf sessions along the way, stop to explore Little Tybee and then come back ocean way. We’ll get really close to Wassaw Island, home of the oldest Sea Turtle Nesting Project in the country. Suitable for intermediate paddlers and above with a roll. Must have helmet.
Rescues at Sea and Rough Water Incident Management
What do you do when things start to go wrong and the domino effect is taking place? Learn how to handle situations when things are going less than perfect. The training will focus on scenarios and role playing in rough water. Students should be at 3 Star Sea paddler and above and have a reliable roll. Must have helmet. Tow belts suggested. Prepare to get wet.
Rough Water Discovery
Develop the skill to keep your boat under control, read the water and navigate through rough patches. We will work on dealing with conditions beyond surfing. This experiential style course will be taken out in swell and waves so a reliable roll in conditions is required. The course will take place on the move through the Triangle and down the front of Little Tybee. Learn the fine points of how your kayak design behaves in rough water. Must have helmet.
The Triangle and Beyond
Advanced Rough Water Paddlers join us for this session in the famous Tybee Triangle. Well get in some surfing and manuevering in the Triangle and explore the whole seriers of breaks moving down the front of Little Tybee Island.
Must have excellent self rescue and assisted rescue ability, ability to take care of one’s self and to paddle up to eight to ten miles comfortably.
What do you do when things start to go wrong and the domino effect is taking place? Learn how to handle situations when things are going less than perfect. We will work on scenarios that the students sort out during the day. The training will focus on role playing. Scenarios will take place in the tidal estuary. Tow systems are suggested. If you have been wanting to practice and learn new rescues this is the course. We’ll cover every self and assisted rescue out there and let everyone have a chance to practice.
Sea Kayak Georgia Skills Symposium & Ocean Gathering October 20-23, 2019
Touring Jam & Rough Water Session October 25-26 2019
This form is provided as a tool to assist you in the registration process. Please give us a call to sign up by phone to be assured of class availablity and to discuss class prerequisites. 912 786 8732
Name: ________________________________________
Phone: cell ____________________ hm_______________________
E-mail_______________________________________________________________________________
Do you need a boat? Yes_____ No_____ Boat Assignment_______ Boat rental: Height:_____Weight:_______
Own boat & Gear, what kind of boat?_________________________(please List)
T-shirt size__________________________________________T-shirts $10.00 to full week participants.
Ala carte participants can order T-shirts $20.00 per shirt.
A limited number of plastic and fiberglass are available for rent for the week or per day.
Helmets are required for 3 Star Sea Training and Assessment, 4 Star Leader Training and Assessment, Rough Water, and Sea Kayak Surfing classes.
All prerequisites should be completed and approved Update, Transfer, LR & CR forms two months prior to course date. Please do not wait until the last minute to have your forms approved.
Program Fees:
Symposium Week Sunday through Wednesday $660, Ala Carte $175 per day
Rough Water Session with Nigel Dennis and Eila Wilkinson $300 for 2 days, boat rental additional 2 day fee
Fiberglass kayak rentals $300 for 4 days or a la carte $90 per day
Plastic kayak rentals $160 for 4 days or a la carte $55 per day
Full Week Attendee $10 per t shirt
Ala Carte Attendee $20 per t shirt, Extra t shirts $20.00
Oyster Roast $25 per person, advanced reservations required
| Class Days | 1st Choice | 2nd Choice | 3rd Choice |
| Sunday 20 | |||
| Monday 21 | |||
| Tuesday 22 | |||
| Wednesday 23 | |||
| Touring Jam & Rough Water Session 25-26 |
Boat/Gear Rental Total_____________
Oyster Roast Total ________________
Extra T shirt Total____________
Course Total ________________
Grand Total __________________
Credit Card #___________________________________________Expiration ________CVV__________
Billing Address: ___________________________________________________________
Information for Registered Participants
Before you arrive:
Check the weather for Tybee Island, GA 31328 to make sure that you have the appropriate gear and clothing for your on and off water visit. Weather in October is very changeable, keep checking until the last minute.Participants taking BCU courses with prerequisites: if a LR or CR form is required for your course please contact britishcanoeing.org.uk for central registration, approval and authorization suggested at least 4-5 weeks prior to the symposium. Only authorized forms will be valid for class credit. Please remember that exemptions are the exception not the norm. Your form may not be approved if you wait until the last minute. Make sure your first aid and CPR cards are up to date. Be prepared to pay appropriate BCU fees during your course, BCU fees are not included in symposium fee. For fee and form info visit britishcanoeing.org.uk
Registration, Checking In, Demo Day:
Registration and check in is at Sea Kayak Georgia on Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.If you arrive later in the week we will be in the shop by 9:00 am. Check in involves completing waivers and checking to see that your name is listed on the roster for each day of classes. Bring your registration form already printed out, as a record of your week.
Your launch site will be listed on the class roster, make a note of it, this is where the class will meet that morning.
We will give you a print out with the tides, presentation times, and dinner meetup locations and times. Saturday, October 19, 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm will be our annual demo day. Sea Kayaking UK Nigel Dennis Kayaks and Bishop Stand up Paddleboards will be available for demo. Nigel Dennis will be at the demo, this is a perfect time to meet the designer and builder of these glorious kayaks!
There will be a rolling demo at 2:45pm and a group paddle to Little Tybee from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.
Parking on Tybee Island:
Parking passes are issued through Sea Kayak Georgia by the City of Tybee Island. You may purchase passes at the time of check in registration. All parking on Tybee is pay to park. If you buy a pass and park anywhere other than designated parking you will receive a ticket, which you are responsible for paying. Parking is limited, so plan to arrive early to the launch site so that you will have time to unload gear and park without being late for class. Honor all access issues with diplomacy, if you can’t find parking you will have to go to a lot further away and walk back to the landing.
At anytime do not block access to launch site for the trailers or other vehicles unloading including the Sea Kayak Georgia trailer, please leave room to pass. At the Inlet Avenue launch site the Sea Kayak Georgia trailer has to drive down a very narrow lane. Please do not block our access to and from this landing by blocking the lane in the morning or afternoon. We making multiple pickups please make sure to leave room for the trailer to pass.
Class Times:
All Classes are conducted from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Class Changes:
You may find you wish to change a class due to progressing faster or slower than you expected. We are very happy to make schedule changes. Here’s how it works: come to Sea Kayak Georgia in person (phone calls for schedule changes cannot be accepted) and a staff member will assist you in moving your name to the class of your choice if there is availability. Classes can be changed between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm the day before only.What to Bring to Class:
Appropriate clothing will make your day much more enjoyable. October can have varying conditions daily. Keep a close watch on the weather the week before you arrive. Prepare for both moderately warm and quite cool. You need to bring enough water to last for the duration of the class. Pack your lunch and bring it with you. Don’t forget your sunscreen. If the weather is cooler, a thermos with hot beverage will be a nice addition to your kit.
Grocery Shopping:
Tybee Island: IGA
Wilmington Island: Kroger, Publix, Davis Produce for fresh veggies and fruit
Savannah: Brighter Day, Whole Foods, Lucky’s Market, Fresh Market, Publix
Brighter Day, Whole Foods and Lucky’s Market have amazing bulk sections with granolas, nuts, snacks perfect for your visit.
Oyster Roast & Dinner Meetups
Our annual Oyster Roast will be held on Monday evening, the cost is $25 and advanced reservations are appreciated. The Oyster Roast is Sea Kayak Georgia style, we shuck steamed oysters until they run out. Don’t expect anything fancy or other than oysters. This is an amazing way to really feel the local culture. If you don’t know how, we’ll show you.
Students may make reservations for guests who wish to join them. All Oyster Roast reservations must be received by October 10 so that we can reserve the amount of oysters to be harvested.
We will meet at local restaurants to sample local island cuisine. Students will be responsible for their own food and drink.
North Beach Bar and Grill and Tybee Island Social Club are likely meet up spots, stay posted for details.
Presentations:
Evenings we will have one or several guest speakers to share their kayaking adventures from around the world. These presentations are included with registration. Presentations times will be listed in the shop at registration.
Retail Shop:
We maintain a full service shop with all the essentials needed for a great time on the water. We also have lots of cool Sea Kayak Georgia stuff, too. All in stock gear, accessories, clothing will be on sale to symposium participants so save room in your luggage for some extra goodies (or we can ship).
Boat Sales:
We will have a grand selection of SKUK Nigel Dennis Kayaks. Please utilize the demo day to see which model is best for you. We will be happy to discuss sales with you and assist you in going home with a kayak. Many of the coaches at the event paddle NDK kayaks and will be at the demo. Nigel Dennis will be there to assist with demos. Custom orders will also be optional during this time. Speak with us and Nigel and let us help you order the boat of your dreams.
Restaurants and Things to Do on Tybee Island:
Tybee Island is a very quirky little resort island in the background of all good kayaking things.
We love to Eat at:
North Beach Bar & Grill, Sundae Cafe, 80 E Gastropub, The Breakfast Club, Tybee Island Social Club, Huc a Poos, Salt Island, The Deck, Cocos
Coffee:
Tybean Coffee & Art Shop: Our friends Jane and Beth serve up some very high quality grounds sure to get your day perked up and some amazing Tybee Art to take home!
Worth a visit:
The Tybee Lighthouse and Musuem, Fort Pulaski, Tybee Island Marine Science Center
Shopping:
Seaside Sisters, Tybee Island Art Works, Latitude 32, Fish Art (Funky!)
Sea Kayak Georgia for gear and check out the artwork!
Sea Kayak Georgia announces a womens program called Sea Swans! We invite you to join Marsha Henson, Eila Wilkinson and Cheri Perry for our first program: Sea Swans Retreat, an all women’s water sports retreat set on Tybee Island and surrounding coastal area. The retreat is planned for a beautiful time of year when it is not so hot, the water is still warm and the island is less crowded. We are calling on women with a sense of adventure that want to come together to help us begin this new phase in our history.
These courses for women are inclusive and immersive, where the group stays together in the same place, eats together, plays together, dialogues together for the duration of the event.
Our activities will include kayaking skills building to include strokes development, rolling and surf. If there is interest we can practice SUP yoga, mat yoga, canoeing, SUP exploration and SUP surf. Activities will be planned as we discuss the interests of the group and look at conditions.
Mornings will have meditation and yoga sessions, no experience necessary. Days will be spent honing our paddling skills. Evenings we will share meals and have a special interest program. We invite you to come with an open mind and join together with a group of women who are willing to let the plans be fluid from day to day progressing as we all develop as a group.
Sea Swans will become our women's retreat series offering programs throughout the year. One of our future sessions plans is for an adventure on Ossabaw Island. Our group will kayak to the the north end of Ossabaw and base in an historic structure. We will explore the island with on island naturalist. Kayaking, yoga, birding and painting in nature will be the emphasis of this retreat spring 2020.
Saturday, October 12: Check in, introductions, orientation, dinner, social time
Sunday, October 13- Tuesday October 15, 2019
Registration Fees will include lodging and most meals. Composite and plastic kayaks and stand up paddle boards are available for rent. We encourage you to bring your yoga mat, we will have a few available. The plan is to stay in a central location where we will share meals and retreat development. We will eat in one of the island restaurants one evening, guests will be responsible for their meal when eatting out.
Food: we will offer clean, whole foods to nurture and refresh our bodies as we train
Kayaking: focus on skills development and exploration of beautiful coastal georgia
SUP: skills development, exploration and yoga
Yoga: morning and evening sessions as well as SUP are possible
Sea Kayak Georgia Sea Swans Retreat October 13-15, 2019
This form is provided as a tool to assist you in the registration process. Please give us a call to sign up by phone. 912 786 8732
Name: ________________________________________
Phone: cell ____________________ hm_______________________
E-mail_______________________________________________________________________________
Do you need a boat? Yes_____ No_____ Boat Assignment_______ Boat rental: Height:_____Weight:_______
Own boat & Gear, what kind of boat?_________________________________________________(please List)
T-shirt $15.00. Size______________________________
Helmets are required for Surf and Rough Water. Helmet needed ______
Program Fees:
Sea Swans Retreat Sunday through Tuesday $1200
Fiberglass kayak rentals $225 for 3 days
Plastic kayak rentals $120 for 3 days
Dietary Considerations: I can eat the following: (check all that apply)
Anything____ Paleo____ Keto____ Vegetarian____ Vegan____ Diary____ Red Meat____ Fish____ Poultry____ Pork____
Eggs____ Grains____ Legumes____
I have allergies to the following foods: _______________________________________
I have intolerance to the following foods: _____________________________________
For breakfast I like:______________________________________________________
For lunch I like:_________________________________________________________
Boat/Gear Rental Total_____________
T shirt Total______________________
Course Total _____________________
Grand Total _____________________
Credit Card #___________________________________________Expiration ________CVV__________
Billing Address: _______________________________________________________________________
Taking into consideration the logistics and prior commitments to offer this retreat, once registration has been submitted refunds will not be available for any reason.
Information for Registered Participants
Before you arrive:
Check the weather for Tybee Island, GA 31328 to make sure that you have the appropriate gear and clothing for your on and off water visit. Weather in October is very changeable, keep checking until the last minute. Appropriate clothing will make your day much more enjoyable. October can have varying conditions daily. Keep a close watch on the weather the week before you arrive. Prepare for both moderately warm and quite cool. You need to bring enough refillable water bottles to last for the duration of the class. You may want a lunch cooler for daily packed lunches. Don’t forget your sunscreen. If the weather is cooler, a thermos with hot beverage will be a nice addition to your kit.
Checking In:
Registration and check in is at Sea Kayak Georgia on Saturday, October 12 prior to 4:00 pm, after come to the rental house.
Parking on Tybee Island:
Parking passes are issued through Sea Kayak Georgia by the City of Tybee Island. You may purchase passes at the time of check in registration. All parking on Tybee is pay to park. If you buy a pass and park anywhere other than designated parking you will receive a ticket, which you are responsible for paying.
At anytime do not block access to launch site for the trailers or other vehicles unloading including the Sea Kayak Georgia trailer, please leave room to pass.
Class Times:
All Classes will be determined by the group and planned daily based on conditions. Please be prepared to have action packed days full of fun and boundary stretching.
Food Service and Grocery Shopping:
Meals from dinner at the orientation through breakfast on October 16 will be provided. With the exception of one dinner out, which students will be responsible for paying. Wine pairings will be served in the evening in moderation. You may wish to provide additional beverages for your time.
For additional food needs:
Tybee Island: IGA
Wilmington Island: Kroger, Publix, Davis Produce for fresh veggies and fruit
Savannah: Brighter Day, Whole Foods, Lucky’s Market, Fresh Market, Publix
Brighter Day, Whole Foods and Lucky’s Market have amazing bulk sections with granolas, nuts, snacks perfect for your visit.
Presentations:
Evenings we will have one or several guest speakers to share in round table discussions. These presentations are included with registration.
Retail Shop:
We maintain a full service shop with all the essentials needed for a great time on the water. We also have lots of cool Sea Kayak Georgia stuff, too. All in stock gear, accessories, clothing will be on sale to symposium participants so save room in your luggage for some extra goodies (or we can ship).
Boat Sales:
We will have a grand selection of SKUK Nigel Dennis Kayaks. We will be happy to discuss sales with you and assist you in going home with a kayak. Custom orders will also be optional during this time. Speak with us and let us help you order the boat of your dreams.
Restaurants and Things to Do on Tybee Island:
Tybee Island is a very quirky little resort island in the background of all good kayaking things.
We love to Eat at:
North Beach Bar & Grill, Sundae Cafe, 80 E Gastropub, The Breakfast Club, Tybee Island Social Club, Huc a Poos, Salt Island, The Deck, Cocos
We our amazing customers
Sea Kayak Georgia
1102 Hwy 80
Tybee Island, GA 31328
ph: 912 786 8732
